A Sketch of Medicine and Pharmacy
A Sketch of Medicine and Pharmacy
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Book Notes: Brown paper covers toned with light soiling and a few small spots Small chip at the upper corner of the front cover along the spine; light wear to the spine ends Staples intact; binding tight Upper outer corner of the title page and first few leaves folded/creased Pages evenly toned; text clean No owner names or library marks seen
Author(s): Samuel Evans Massengill
Binding: Stapled Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: The S. E. Massengill Company
Condition: GoodISBN:
A history of medicine and pharmacy by Samuel Evans Massengill, M.D., with a view of the Massengill family's role in it from the fifteenth to the twentieth century. In his opening note the author says the work makes no claim to original research and is drawn from well-known biographies, monographs and standard histories. Chapters run from Medicine in the Stone Age and Arabian Medicine in the Middle Ages to hospitals in America, and the book is illustrated with photographs, including scenes of pharmaceutical manufacturing in the S. E. Massengill Company laboratories and the company's branch buildings in Kansas City, New York and San Francisco.
Published by The S. E. Massengill Company, Bristol, Tenn.-Va. Undated; stapled paper covers.
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Book Condition Scale
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Like New
This book is in excellent condition and appears to have been read only once. The pages are clean and unmarked, with no creases or stains. The binding remains firm and tight. There may be minimal signs of shelf wear on the cover or dust jacket, but overall, the book looks and feels nearly new.
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Very Good
This book has been read but remains in great condition. It does not look new, yet there is no obvious damage to the cover. Wear and tear are minimal. The pages are clean, free of highlighting or notes, though it may contain identifying marks from a previous owner or bookstore.
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Good
This book shows moderate to heavy signs of wear that can include creases, stains or tears. The cover may have minimal damage, and the binding remains intact with slight wear. The majority of pages are undamaged, though there may be some highlighting, underlining, or notes. It may also contain identifying marks from a previous owner or bookstore.
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Acceptable
This book shows significant wear, which may include tears, large stains, creases, loose pages, and heavy notes, underlining, or highlighting. The binding may be loose but remains intact. While it has noticeable imperfections, it is still a complete and readable copy. Any major defects will be clearly noted in the listing.
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As Described
This book is visibly worn and may be heavily soiled, scuffed, stained, or spotted. It may have loose joints, hinges, or pages, and some text or pages may be missing. Large tears and other significant defects may be present. While still a readable copy, it shows substantial signs of use. Any major flaws will be clearly noted in the listing.
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Dust Jacket Grading
(A) Excellent
The dust jacket is in excellent condition, may show the slightest signs of shelf wear, if any.(B) Good
Shows minor shelf wear, usually along edges and may have a few light stains.(C) Fair
Displays moderate shelf wear, including some noticeable small tears, creasing and/or stains.(D) Poor
Contains large tears, several creases, and/or heavy staining.(F) As Is
Shows significant wear and tear. Majority of dust jacket is torn or missing. May contain heavy staining.
